Dereham Road is in New Costessey, Norwich and in South Norfolk district. NR5 0SL is located in the New Costessey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dereham Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NR5 0PG, NR5 0SE, NR5 0PQ, NR5 0SJ, NR5 0QF, NR5 0SN, NR5 9JJ, NR5 0PH, NR5 0PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NR5 0SL is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 46.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 39.8% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 42.2% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 4.4% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 47.4% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 12.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 25% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 14.3% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 7.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.5% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 15.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 94.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.6% | 37.2% | 20.4% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dereham Road was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the New Costessey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dereham Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in New Costessey and the 211th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-08-12 | £337,264 |
| 292 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2023-05-19 | £273,132 |
| 284 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-01-20 | £296,960 |
| 288 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2022-02-21 | £307,754 |
| 300 Dereham Road, Norwich, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-06-10 | £246,041 |
NR5 0SL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NR5 0SL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Nursery School Cadge Road , NR5 8DB | 4out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Break Infant School Thurlby Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LU | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Astley Road , Chapel Break NR5 9LA | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Costessey Primary School Three Mile Lane , Costessey NR5 0RR | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Rawley Road , Bowthorpe NR5 9AP | 4out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey Westend , Old Costessey NR8 5AG | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Victory Academy Middleton Crescent , Costessey NR5 0PX | 4out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City Academy Norwich 299 Bluebell Road , NR4 7LP | 2out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hellesdon High School 187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon NR6 5SB | 3out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taverham High School Beech Avenue , Taverham NR8 6HP | 3out of 4 | 5,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks House School 55a Norwich Road , NR5 0EQ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Education 168b Motum Road , NR5 8EG | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East Anglia The Registry , University Plain NR4 7TJ | - not rated | 3,615 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall Taverham Park , Taverham NR8 6HU | - not rated | 4,642 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy Pettus Road , NR4 7BU | 4out of 4 | 4,824 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RS3FIT | 10 Francis Way, Bowthorpe Employment Area | 176 yd | |
| Country Kitchen Foods Ltd @ Grays Fair Court | Grays Fair Court, 266 Dereham Road | 196 yd | |
| Namco Funscape | 10 Barnard Road, Norwich | 346 yd | |
| The Bistro @ Kettle Foods | 38 Barnard Road, Norwich | 374 yd | |
| Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service | Fire Service Training Centre, Barnard Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The FDC | Bowthorpe Park, Clover Hill Road | 787 yd | |
| Norkie Public House | Norkie, Bowthorpe Main Centre | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China China | 3 Upper Stafford Avenue, Costessey | 412 yd | |
| Avenue Fish, Chicken & Pizza Place | 7 Upper Stafford Avenue, Costessey | 412 yd | |
| Friends Take Away | 9 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,035 yd | |
| Happy House | 10 Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Norwich - Dereham Road PFS | 403 Dereham Road, Costessey | 213 yd | |
| Roys (Wroxham) Ltd | Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brook Hotel (Closed) Bowthorpe Employment Area | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| Ormiston Victory Academy MIDDLETON CRESCENT | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Costessey Junior School THREE MILE LANE | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| St Michaels Junior School ASTLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Ormiston Victory Academy (Closed) Middleton Crescent | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| The Fdc Clover Hill Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Breckland Park Recreation Ground JERNINGHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.